Tick Risk in Cottage Grove This Week

Cottage Grove, Wisconsin · Dane County

50
/100
MODERATE RISK Steady

Tick risk in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is this week rated moderate with a score of 50 out of 100. This is because temperatures are in the prime activity range and humidity is elevated. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

· Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data

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Tick Risk Summary for Cottage Grove

Tick risk in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is this week rated moderate with a score of 50 out of 100. This is because temperatures are in the prime activity range and humidity is elevated. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

Score: 50/100 Level: MODERATE Trend: steady Data: 2026-06-05 18:48:52

Why Tick Risk Is Moderate in Cottage Grove

Temperatures are in the prime activity range
moderate_humidity
High dewpoint maintaining moist conditions

Current Weather Conditions

Temp
55°F
H:65° L:43°
Humidity
76%
Rain 24h
0"
Wind
7 mph

Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data for Cottage Grove area

3-Day Forecast

3-Day Tick Outlook

Today
62°/40°F
None
MODERATE 45
Tomorrow
65°/43°F
20% chance
MODERATE 56
Day 3
68°/46°F
10% chance
MODERATE 35

How to Reduce Tick Risk Around Your Cottage Grove Home

  • Keep grass mowed short, especially along edges and borders
  • Remove leaf litter and brush piles from your yard
  • Create a 3-foot gravel barrier between lawn and wooded areas
  • Apply EPA-registered tick treatment to your yard during peak season
  • Check yourself, children, and pets after spending time outdoors
  • Wear light-colored clothing and tuck pants into socks in tick-prone areas
  • Consider professional perimeter treatment during high-risk periods

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Tick Forecasts Near Cottage Grove

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75
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85
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30
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50
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85
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45

Other Pests in Cottage Grove

Mosquitoes
Moderate risk · Score: 33/100
Ants
Low risk · Score: 25/100
Wasps
Moderate risk · Score: 32/100
Spiders
Moderate risk · Score: 58/100
Mice & Rats
Low risk · Score: 15/100
Termites
Low risk · Score: 25/100
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Tick FAQ for Cottage Grove

What is the current tick risk level in Cottage Grove?
The current tick risk in Cottage Grove is moderate with a score of 50/100. This is calculated from local temperature, humidity, and recent rainfall data.
Ticks in Cottage Grove are most active when temperatures are between 45-80°F with high humidity. Spring and early summer typically see peak activity, especially after rainfall.
Keep grass short, remove leaf litter, create gravel barriers between lawn and wooded areas, treat with appropriate products during peak activity periods, and check yourself and pets after outdoor activity.
Yes. Rain increases ground moisture and humidity, which ticks need to survive. After rainfall, ticks become more active as they move to vegetation tips seeking hosts.

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